Buoyancy Control Specialty
Why train with us?
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Low student to instructor ratios : 3 or 4 students per instructor both in the pool and ocean
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Our retail store is located downtown.
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Diving courses available all year-round. Private courses available.
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We teach children 10 years and older.
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Passionate team of Instructors and Divemasters who love to teach.
SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course | Vancouver
The SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course at Diving Sports Canada is designed to help divers fine-tune and master one of the most essential and challenging scuba skills — buoyancy. Whether you’re a newly certified diver or have years of experience, improving buoyancy control will make your dives more comfortable, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
This course enhances your understanding of the factors that influence buoyancy and trains you to use proper weighting, body positioning, and breathing techniques for precision control underwater.
Who is this course for:
Any certified diver who wants to improve their control, comfort, and efficiency in the water under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Course Description:
This specialty consists of one full training day in the ocean, during which you’ll complete a minimum of two dives. You’ll practice breathing techniques, body position, and finning methods — including back finning and helicopter turns — while maintaining precise neutral buoyancy throughout your dives.
Upon successful completion, you’ll earn your SDI Advanced Buoyancy Control certification and take a major step toward becoming a more confident, capable diver.
What’s Included:
- SDI Advanced Buoyancy Control eLearning material
- 1 full training day in the ocean (minimum 2 dives)
- Transportation between the shop and the dive site
- All necessary rental equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit or drysuit, dive computer, etc.)
- Certification fees upon course completion
- Digital certification card (physical card available for an additional fee)
What’s Not Included:
- Personal mask, snorkel, and neoprene gloves (required; not available for rent)
- Additional personal gear such as dive light, DSMB, or computer (optional rentals available)
- Undergarments for drysuit diving
- Additional training sessions if required — see Private Training Rates here
Prerequisites:
- Open Water Diver certification
- Recent cold-water or drysuit diving experience (pool assessment may be required)
- Completed SDI or PADI diver medical form (if applicable) – Download here
- Completion of eLearning prior to course start
- Personal mask, snorkel, and gloves
Using a Drysuit for the Buoyancy Course:
Divers certified in drysuit use may complete the course using a drysuit. If it has been more than one year since your last drysuit dive or you have not completed the Drysuit Specialty Course, you may be required to complete a refresher beforehand. → Take the Drysuit Specialty Course
Equipment Rental:
All essential scuba gear is included in our rental packages. Divers must have their own mask, snorkel, and gloves. Optional items like DSMB, compass, or dive light can be rented separately. → View Rental Packages
Transportation:
Transportation is available between Diving Sports Canada and the dive site (maximum 7 passengers). Seats are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
SDI Course Standards:
We adhere to all official SDI training standards to ensure the highest quality instruction and diver safety. View the official course standards here: SDI Advanced Buoyancy Control Diver Standards
Cancellation Policy:
Please review our course and trip cancellation policy before booking: → View Cancellation Policy
Reserve Your Spot:
Spaces are limited for this specialty course. → Book Your SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course Here
SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course in Vancouver
Master Precision and Control Underwater
The SDI Buoyancy Control Specialty Course at Diving Sports Canada helps divers fine-tune their buoyancy, improve air consumption, and achieve perfect balance underwater. As Vancouver’s most comprehensive dive training center, we focus on practical, hands-on training that builds true confidence and skill in the water.
This course is ideal for certified divers looking to glide effortlessly, maintain neutral buoyancy, and protect fragile marine environments by mastering proper control and positioning techniques. You’ll learn to move efficiently through the water, improve your body awareness, and refine your weighting and trim to achieve the perfect dive posture.
Who Is This Course For?
- Certified divers (SDI, PADI, or equivalent) who want to refine their buoyancy control
- Divers seeking better air efficiency and improved comfort underwater
- Photographers and videographers who need precise control while filming
- Anyone looking to advance their diving skills before taking advanced or professional-level training
What You Will Learn
- Fine-tuning buoyancy and body positioning techniques
- Breathing control for smooth ascents and descents
- Weight distribution and trim adjustments
- Hovering techniques for better underwater control
- Environmental awareness and low-impact diving practices
Our Training Approach
At Diving Sports, we believe in making sure all our students receive the highest quality instruction and customer service. We are in the business of training, mentoring, and supporting people to become safe, skillful, and confident divers—and in doing so, we know we are certifying divers who can enjoy the sport incident-free for many years.
We find that the common course structure of shortening class times to lower cost doesn’t benefit our students or our staff. We are changing how we do things to give students the time to excel in all the areas of diving so they can be proud of achieving their certification. This may mean training takes longer and costs slightly more than some other dive companies—but it ensures true mastery.
Our instructional staff have decades of experience, and when you train with us, you benefit from all that expertise. We schedule courses with enough time for most students to master their skills—not just the minimum hours required by the agency. Our instructors are open and honest about your progress and will recommend additional pool or ocean dives if needed, ensuring every diver is confident and safe before certification.
When you take a course with Diving Sports, you are welcomed into a passionate, inclusive community of divers eager to support your journey well beyond the class. We also offer private instruction for those who need more one-on-one time with their instructor.
Location & Contact Information
Diving Sports Canada
4578 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R5
Phone: (604) 694-1886
Email: customerservice@divingsports.com
